PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH DELIVERY

1.Articulation
2. Modulation
3. Stage Presence
4. Facial Expressions, Gestures and
Movement
5. Audience Rapport
 ARTICULATION
pronunciation of words or the manner by which
words are pronounced

 Word Choice and grammatical correctness are necessary in

writing the speech.
 Articulateness and speaking with clear diction effectively
transmits the message of the speaker.
 Proper breathing techniques and correct molding of
sounds that make up words contribute to efficient
articulation
Modulation
- refers to the capability to adjust or manipulate the
resonance and timbre of the vocal tone

pleasant sounding voices - soothing to the

ears
Unpleasant voices - sound flat
- high pitched
- screeching
• Voices should not bombard the eardrums.
 Stage Presence
- is the ability to “own” the stage, of the
speaker being able to fill the space and project
his her personality to the audience

Stage Fright - considered by many as the

topmost fear in the world of
public speaking
No one is immune from stage fright.
 Facial Expressions, Gestures, and
Movement
Without the nonverbal elements, the speaker
may be judged as boring, with flat delivery and
an unemotional voice.

Facial expressions should change with the

content of the speech.
 Audience Rapport
- connecting with the audience to a deeper level or an appeal

- the most important tool for establishing a

connection with the listeners is Audience
Analysis